Ghanaians Must Control Economy

Goil MD, Patrick Akorli attempts a jab at Azumah Nelson

By Duke Tagoe

The greatest Super Featherweight Champion in boxing history, Barima Azumah Nelson, has called for policies that will put Ghanaian indigenous companies at the pinnacle of the national economy.

He said he believed in everything made in Ghana because it does not only create jobs for our young men and women, but also reveals the ingenuity of the Ghanaian and tells the story of our great exploits and what more Ghana can achieve when indigenous companies are given the needed support.

He was speaking at a colourful ceremony in Accra to present him as the brand ambassador of the Ghana Oil Marketing Company (GOIL).

He said “ I believe in the patronage of made in Ghana goods because it creates economic activity and helps raise the needed revenue for national development and that is why I have accepted the honour made me by being made a brand ambassador of a state owned company like Goil, a shining example of Ghanaian efficiency.”

Nii Laryea Affotey Afgbo, Greater Accra Regional Minister, extolled the virtues of respectfulness and humility of Azumah Nelson adding that Goil, as a state owned enterprise is happy to be associated with the image and the personality of one whose exploits embodies what is good about Ghana.

According to him, a decision taken by the government last year to deregulate the oil retail sector and to allow oil marketing companies to determine the ex pump prices of fuel with minimum supervision from the National Petroleum Authority  had led to the transformation of Goil and has justified the usefulness of that decision.

On the other hand, Patrick A.K Akorli, Managing Director of Goil, held that the deregulation of the oil industry brought so many challenges to the company but it managed to take the lead in the oil retail market with over a 30 percent share.

The achievement of Goil he said can be attributed to the sound management practices of consistency, hard work b and the can do spirit of the Ghanaian.

Goil he said is proud to associate itself with Azumah Nelson, whose exploits embodies what is good about Ghana adding that Goil will always defend the country’s interest.